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World J Stem Cells. Dec 26, 2025; 17(12): 112990
Published online Dec 26, 2025. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v17.i12.112990
Published online Dec 26, 2025. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v17.i12.112990
Figure 1 Several markers such as CD44, CD133, epithelial cell adhesion molecule, and ATP-binding cassette-G2 are commonly expre ssed by both circulating tumor cells and cancer stem cells.
Created in BioRender (https://BioRender.com). EMT: Epithelial-mesenchymal transition; CTC: Circulating tumor cell; CSC: Cancer stem cell; ABC-G2: ATP-binding cassette-G2.
Figure 2 Graphical abstract.
Created in BioRender (https://BioRender.com). ABC-G2: ATP-binding cassette-G2.
- Citation: Azizi Z, Er Urganci B, Acikbas I. Breast cancer stem cells and circulating tumor cells: Dual drivers of progression and relapse. World J Stem Cells 2025; 17(12): 112990
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-0210/full/v17/i12/112990.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4252/wjsc.v17.i12.112990
